B&B Il Senesino

Hotel Description

You know what struck me first about B&B Il Senesino? It’s right there on Via Garibaldi – and I mean literally steps from where the evening passeggiata happens, but somehow it doesn’t feel touristy at all. The building itself has that weathered Sienese stone thing going on, the kind where you can almost feel centuries of history in the walls. When I walked in, there was this immediate sense of… I don’t know, authenticity? Like someone’s nonna actually lived here and just decided to share it with travelers.

The rooms are honestly what you’d hope for in a place like this – not huge, but thoughtfully done with those thick medieval walls that keep things cool even in August (trust me on this one, Siena gets hot). The breakfast setup happens in this little courtyard area that catches the morning light perfectly, and the owner – I think his name was Marco – actually knows where to get the best coffee in the neighborhood. He sent me to this tiny place around the corner that I never would’ve found otherwise. The whole experience feels more like staying with a knowledgeable local than checking into a hotel, which is exactly what you want when you’re trying to really experience Siena rather than just photograph it.

What really sold me though is how it sits in the city. You’re a five-minute walk from the Campo – close enough that you can pop back for a siesta between sightseeing, but far enough that you’re not dealing with the tour group crowds first thing in the morning. The street gets quiet at night too, which isn’t something you can say about everywhere in the centro storico. Plus, and this is the kind of detail that matters when you’re actually living somewhere for a few days, there’s a little alimentari right down the street where you can grab water and snacks without hiking to the main tourist areas. The parking situation is… well, it’s Siena, so it’s complicated, but they actually help you figure it out instead of just handing you a map and wishing you luck. I mean, that alone is worth the slightly higher price point.

Rooms

• Estimated price from: $171. Double Room with 1 large double bed for Max persons: 2
• Estimated price from: $183. Suite with 1 sofa bed and 1 large double bed for Max persons: 2
• Estimated price from: $196. Superior Double Room with 1 single bed and 1 large double bed for Max persons: 2

Reviews

• Superb – Steve from United States – 9 July 2025 (9/10)

  Good breakfast. Friendly staff. Would recommend.

• Little gem in the old town of Siena. – Denis from Ireland – 24 March 2025 (9/10)

  Lovely B&B in a great location in the old town of Siena. Beautiful rooms. Very clean. Friendly & helpful staff. Allowed us to store luggage on day of departure. Overall a great choice for Siena.
  
  What could be improved: Maybe some regular croissants for breakfast. All available croissants were sweet. I prefer a savoury rather that a sweet breakfast.

• Exceptional – Tad from Canada – 19 October 2024 (10/10)

  We had the pleasure of staying at B&B Il Senesimo during our visit to Siena, and it was an absolute delight! The location is perfect—just a 10-minute walk from Piazza del Campo, making it super convenient for exploring the city.
  
  Our host, Cristiana, was simply amazing! She made us feel like true locals and gave us fantastic recommendations to explore the beautiful Tuscan countryside. Thanks to her, we discovered hidden gems like Volterra, San Gimignano, and Montalcino. She even arranged a visit to a charming vineyard near Marlo, where we enjoyed an unforgettable wine tasting experience!
  
  Cristiana’s hospitality truly made our trip special, and we can’t thank her enough. Highly recommend staying here if you want to experience the heart of Tuscany!
  
  What could be improved: Nothing

• Sweet Spot in Siena – Susan from United States – 27 September 2024 (9/10)

  Central location, garden view from window, room (#4); helpful staff. The room was cheery, bright, and well-appointed.
  
  What could be improved: Breakfast was a little chaotic. The dining room and kitchen were a bit small to easily accommodate more than a few diners at one time. A carafe with ready-made coffee would have been more convenient vs. making on a one-off basis. The hand soap in the room’s bathroom seemed diluted; it had the consistency of water and didn’t suds up well.

• Superb – Ken from United Kingdom – 22 September 2024 (9/10)

  Breakfast was very good, and accomodating host in terms of check in times.
  Good location in town.
  
  What could be improved: Breakfast was only served from 08:30 which is a little late if you have train or bus to catch

• Had a great time and would return again for a future stay. – Karey from United States – 31 July 2024 (8/10)

  The location was fantastic. We were helped in securing off site parking at a good rate and transferred to the hotel in town. The breakfast included was very nice. The room was clean and comfortable.
  
  What could be improved: N/A

• Home away from home – Eduardo from Brazil – 11 July 2024 (10/10)

  The B&B is very well located, close to the main street and 10 minute walk from the Piazza Il Campo. The accomodation was very good (size, cleaness, confort). The breakefast was also very nice with possibility to attend individual choices. The owners and staff are simpathetic and attentious.
  
  What could be improved: Nothing

• Exceptional – Soledad from Chile – 4 June 2024 (10/10)

  Everything was excellent

• Perfecto! – Abigail from United Kingdom – 11 May 2024 (10/10)

  Lovely, cosy and clean room
  
  What could be improved: Nothing!

• Feels like home – Misael from United States – 8 May 2024 (9/10)

  Excellent location — in the very heart of Siena. Walking distance to the major city sights. Good breakfast.
  
  What could be improved: As this was a B&B, there was no person to receive us when we arrived. We rang the door bell several times, but there was no answer. Making matters worse is that our U.S. cell phones do not have 4G/5G or WiFi service so we were not able to call the number listed on Booking.com, nor send an e-mail.
  
  Luckily for us, one of the guests opened the door to the building and was kind enough to call the B&B owner to inform him that we arrived.

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